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    2018

    Bazzi, Cosmic © Atlantic
    Album 💿

    Bazzi, COSMIC | Album Review

    20-year old pop artist Bazzi showcases ample potential on his debut album, COSMIC. He focuses on love, sex, and achieving his dreams in Cali.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
    Maddie Poppe, Going Going Gone [Photo Credits: Hollywood / 19]
    Music

    Maddie Poppe, ‘Going Going Gone’ | Track Review

    Maddie Poppe, the winner of the first season of the revived version of American Idol, exhibits potential on the studio version of winning original single, “Going Going Gone.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
    BTS, Love Yourself 轉 'Tear' [Photo Credit: Bighit Entertainment]
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    BTS, Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’ | Album Review

    Rising K-pop collective BTS delivers an enjoyable, energetic album with ‘Love Yourself 轉 ‘Tear’, their historic no. 1 album on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) © Republic
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    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) | Album Review

    Jessie J uplifts on ‘R.O.S.E. (Empowerment),’ the fourth and final four-song EP that comprises her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 31, 2018 ago
    Yellow Claw, New Blood [Photo Credit: Barong Family]
    Music

    Yellow Claw, ‘Fake Chanel’ | Track Review

    Dutch producer/DJ duo Yellow Claw continues to be prolific in 2018, dropping single “Fake Chanel” featuring rappers A$AP Ferg and Creek Boyz.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Sex) © Republic
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    Jessie J, R.O.S.E. (Sex) | Album Review

    Jessie J gets sensual on ‘R.O.S.E. (Sex),’ the third of four four-song EPs that comprise her fourth studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Jonas Blue, Rise (Ft. Jack & Jack) - Single [Photo Credit: A Positiva / Virgin EMI]
    Music

    Jonas Blue, ‘Rise’ | Track Review

    Rising English DJ Jonas Blue taps rising L.A.-based urban-pop/rap duo Jack & Jack for “Rise,” his second single of 2018.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Michael Ray, ‘One That Got Away’ | Track Review

    Country singer Michael Ray asserts “She’s gonna be one hell of a one that got away” on “One That Got Away,” the fourth advance single from his sophomore LP, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Drake, Duppy Freestyle © OVO Sound
    Music

    Drake, ‘Duppy Freestyle’ | Track Review

    Drake – the “6God” – goes on offense on “Duppy Freestyle” dissing his adversary, Pusha T, while also getting in a shot at Kanye West.  “Tired of sittin’ quiet, and helpin’ my enemies eat.” Sigh, beefs seem to fuel Drake – he is the “6 God” after all.  Anyways, besides Read more

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Pusha T, Daytona [📷: Def Jam]
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    Pusha T, Daytona | Album Review

    Pusha T returns in a big way with his third studio album ‘Daytona’, despite the fact that the set is comprised of just seven tracks and runs only 21 minutes long. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 30, 2018 ago
    Mike Shinoda, Post Traumatic © Warner Bros
    Music

    Mike Shinoda, ‘Running from my Shadow’ | Track Review

    Mike Shinoda continues to build anticipation for his full-length solo album, ‘Post Traumatic’ with well-rounded single “Running from my Shadow” featuring grandson. 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago
    Michael Ray, Amos © Warner Music Nashville
    Music

    Michael Ray, ‘Her World or Mine’ | Track Review

    Florida country singer Michael Ray shines on the gorgeous ballad “Her World or Mine,” the third advance single from his sophomore album, ‘Amos.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsMay 29, 2018 ago

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